The prime factorization of 33 is 3 and 11.
To find the prime factorization, we start by dividing 33 by the smallest prime number, which is 2. Since 33 is odd, it is not divisible by 2. Next, we try dividing by 3:
- 33 ÷ 3 = 11, which means 3 is a factor.
The result, 11, is also a prime number. Therefore, the complete prime factorization of 33 is 3 × 11.